Dark Tangerine is a dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #855000, which equals rgb(133, 80, 0) in RGB and hsl(36, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M40 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#855000 - RGB
133, 80, 0 - HSL
36°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 40, 100, 48 - Family
Brown - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Tangerine
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.68:1. Its complementary color is #003585.
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Dark Tangerine color codes
| HEX | #855000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 80, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 36°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 40%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8736768 |
Shades and tints of Dark Tangerine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBE2D5 - 100
#D6C5AA - 200
#C2A880 - 300
#AE8A55 - 400
#996D2B - 500
#855000 - 600
#6F4300 - 700
#593500 - 800
#432800 - 900
#2C1B00 - 950
#160D00
Color harmonies for Dark Tangerine
- Complementary
#003585≈ Dark Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#850D00≈ Dark Red Tone - Analogous +30°
#778500≈ Olive - Triadic +120°
#008550≈ Dark Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#500085≈ Indigo - Split 150°
#007785≈ Teal - Split 210°
#0D0085≈ Dark Blue Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Tangerine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Tangerine | Aa | 6.68:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Tangerine | Aa | 3.14:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Tangerine
background-color: #855000;color: #855000;background-color: rgb(133, 80, 0);background-color: hsl(36, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-tangerine: #855000; }class="bg-[#855000]"Colors similar to Dark Tangerine
- Dark Amber
#855D00 - Dark Orange Tone
#854200 - Dark Bright Tangerine
#774D0D - Dark Bright Amber
#77580D - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Dark Bright Orange
#77420D - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Deep Bright Persimmon
#9C4911 - Deep Bright Orange
#9C5711 - Dark Marigold
#856A00 - Sepia
#704214 - Dark Persimmon
#853500
More brown shades
- Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897 - Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Very Pale Dusty Orange
#DAD1C8 - Palest Dusty Orange
#EBE6E0 - Darkest Tangerine
#331F00 - Very Dark Tangerine
#5C3700 - Deep Tangerine
#AD6800 - Medium Dark Tangerine
#D68100 - Darkest Bright Tangerine
#2E1E05 - Very Dark Bright Tangerine
#533509 - Dark Bright Tangerine
#774D0D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Tangerine?
The HEX code for Dark Tangerine is #855000.
What is the RGB value of Dark Tangerine?
Dark Tangerine has an RGB value of 133, 80, 0 (rgb(133, 80, 0)). In HSL it is 36°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Tangerine?
Use white text on Dark Tangerine. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 and black text has 3.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Tangerine?
The complementary color of Dark Tangerine is #003585. Analogous colors #850D00 and #778500 also pair well.